. . . [the "Variations on Là ci darem la mano" provide] a rare opportunity to hear this played as a solo and quite possibly the finest ever committed to disc . . . The way in which Trifonov executes Var 3 and the contrasting touch and dynamics he brings to the repeat is quite masterly . . . One thing is constant throughout and that is the sublimely wonderful sound Trifonov produces right through the register . . . [Mompou's Chopin Variations are given] a consummate, unfussy reading . . .

The album features world premiere recordings of both Piano Concertos in fascinating orchestrations by pianist-composer Mikhail Pletnev. Pletnev also conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in performances of exceptional detail, lyrical freedom and chamber music-like transparency.

. . . a truly exceptional account of the "Variations on Là ci darem la Mano", and the Rondo for two pianos . . . There's a glittering set of Mompou variations, Barber's Nocturne, a Grieg study and a Tchaikovsky miniature, all played with predictable faultless brilliance.

An elegant love-letter or postcard to Chopin, in new arrangements and signed by several admirers . . . The natural fluency of Trifonov's phrasing and rubato well suit the elastic temperament of the f minor Concerto, whose capacity to explode into emotional torrents always captivates its adherents . . . [Chopin / Piano Concerto no. 1, 1st movement]: Trifonov shapes each phrase and period with tender, loving care. The improvisatory -- and lengthy -- narrative style enjoys a seamless fluidity and logic. Pletnev keeps the marvelous French horn dialogue with Trifonov. The extended procession to the (desired) G Major proves infinitely fascinating and lyrically seductive . . . the set embodies a long love-letter to Chopin, brilliantly rendered.

Do we need another recording of Chopin's piano concertos? Well, we need this one, because Mr. Trifonov plays them magnificently; because of illuminating chamber-orchestra arrangements by Mikhail Pletnev, who conducts; and because of Chopin-inspired works by Grieg, Barber and others that join.

Record Review /
Anthony Tommasini,
The New York Times / 13. December 2017

[Chopin 1 & 2]: Trifonov's touch is quite magical, and in the faster passages his light and joyous dexterity is a joy . . . [Chopin / Variations on "Là ci darem la mano"]: The work demonstrates Chopin's supreme command of the keyboard, and indeed that of Trifonov . . . [Mompou / Variations on a Theme by Chopin]: Trifonov's playing of all these is most beguiling, but the best comes at the end. The Fantasie-Impromptu is a wonderfully poetic reading, as poetic as it is virtuosic.

Daniil Trifonov's latest album Chopin Evocations offers a selection of some of Frédéric Chopin's earliest and latest solo piano works together with tributes to him by Grieg, Mompou, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Barber. Watch Trifonov perform Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66, recorded live at Yellow Lounge in Berlin.

Trifonov's latest album Chopin Evocations offers a selection of some of Frédéric Chopin's earliest and latest solo piano works together with tributes to him by Grieg, Mompou, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Barber. Watch Daniil Trifonov perform Chopin’s “Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11, 3. Rondo. Vivace” in a fascinating new orchestration by pianist-conductor-composer Mikhail Pletnev.

Mompou: Variations On A Theme By Chopin [Live From Yellow Lounge Berlin]

Listen to Mompou’s “Variations On A Theme By Chopin” played by Daniil Trifonov. Daniil Trifonov’s album “Chopin Evocations” contains Chopin’s two beautiful piano concertos in fascinating new orchestrations by pianist-conductor-composer Mikhail Pletnev. Alongside the concerts Trifonov presents Chopin’s solo works and pieces by Mompou, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, and Barber paying homage to the genius who, in Trifonov’s words, “revolutionized the expressive horizons of the piano.”

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Daniil Trifonov's latest album Chopin Evocations offers a selection of some of Frédéric Chopin's earliest and latest solo piano works together with tributes to him by Grieg, Mompou, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Barber. Watch Trifonov perform Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66, recorded live at Yellow Lounge in Berlin.